One hundred years ago in the UK, cars were very different from the vehicles we have today. Some popular car makes and models of the time included:

• Austin: Austin was one of the largest car manufacturers in the UK at the time and offered a range of vehicles, including the Austin 7, a small and affordable car that was popular with families.
• Morris: Morris was another major British car manufacturer and offered a range of vehicles, including the Morris Cowley, a compact car that was widely used for personal transportation.
• Ford: Ford’s Model T was one of the first cars to be produced on a large scale and was a popular choice for many British families.
• Morris Oxford: The Morris Oxford was a larger car that was popular with families and business people.

Some key features of cars from 100 years ago in the UK included:

• Engine size: Cars 100 years ago had much smaller engines than modern vehicles, with many cars having engines that were less than 1 liter in size.
• Speed: Cars of this era had much lower top speeds than modern vehicles, with many cars having a top speed of less than 50 mph.
• Fuel efficiency: Cars of this era were much less fuel efficient than modern vehicles, with many cars only able to travel a few miles on a single gallon of gasoline.
• Comfort: Cars of this era were often less comfortable than modern vehicles, with many cars having hard, uncomfortable seats and limited legroom.
• Safety: Cars of this era were also much less safe than modern vehicles, with few safety features such as seat belts, airbags, and crumple zones.

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A poem about cars in the eyes of people back in yesteryear

Cars from 100 years ago, oh how they used to glow, With brass and polished wood, so sleek and fine, They rolled down roads with grace, a symbol of the place, Where technology and style did elegantly combine.

Their engines purred with power, fueled by gasoline, And people flocked to see, this marvel of man’s mind, From city to the countryside, these cars could take you for a ride, And transport you to places, you’ve never been before you’d find.

The open road was calling, and drivers couldn’t resist, With the wind in their hair, they felt truly blessed, To be behind the wheel, of these magnificent machines, Which paved the way for the future, of what automobiles could be.

So here’s to cars from 100 years ago, A timeless masterpiece, of an era we’ll never know, Their elegance and charm, will forever live on, And remind us of a time when cars were more than just a con.